Building or zone: Temple of Mater Matuta I - Campanian roof
Roof element: Antefixes, heads
Comparanda: Capua
Remarks: Large part of antefix plaque with bearded Gorgon head in relief, surrounded by flat fascia ending in volute/roll/convex strigils with raised band. At bottom wide base with painted checkerboard above diagonal bands. Back of plaque smooth, no strut
Bibliography: Knoop 1987, p. 149, no. 139, Pls. 50-51; Rescigno 1998a, p. 354, no. C3403, pl. XXXVI.2
Publication record: Antefixa Satricana. Sixth-century architectural terracottas from the sanctuary of Mater Matuta at Satricum. Author: Knoop, R.R.. Place of publication: Assen. Publication Date: 1987 Tetti Campani. Età arcaica. Cuma, Pitecusa e gli altri contesti. Author: Rescigno, C.. Place of publication: Roma. Publication Date: 1998
Type of decoration: Bearded Gorgoneion with strigil shell frame
Last Recorded Collection: Museo Nazionale Etrusco di Villa Giulia
Mouldmade: yes
Height: 24
Width: 30.5
MPD: 10.5
Clay: 5YR 5/6
Paint: Cream 10YR 7/4; purple-red 10R 3/4 diagonal band on roll, outline edges of flat fascia & volute, wrinkles on forehead & both cheeks & nose, pupil outlines, lips, division of teeth, tongue, top of chiton edge, bottom stripe on plaque, squares on base alternating with cream/black/cream/red, diagonal bands along bottom of base, alternating with black (& white?); red-brown 2.5YR 4/6 hair, eyebrows, eyelids, pupils; black beard, boxes on base, diagonal bands on roll, volute eyes
